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FKF presidential aspirant Sammy 'Kempes' Owino has raised concerns over the delegates voting criteria, claiming it is prone to corruption and manipulation.
Former Gor Mahia player and Football Kenya Federation (FKF) presidential aspirant Sammy 'Kempes' Owino has taken issue with the voting system to be used during the upcoming federation elections.
Owino feels the delegate voting system is prone to manipulation given the state of corruption in the country.
Speaking to Passion Sports, Owino said he was cognizant of the 'cultural problem' that could tamper with the upcoming election.
"I am cognizant of the level of corruption in this country. It's a cultural problem, we all know that. It's an issue that will have to be dealt with. It's hurting us as a country. It's true," said Owino.
"It is also true that the idea of 94 delegates voting and sub-county clubs not voting makes no sense. The whole 94 delegates thing was brought about by the current federation to be able to control the process because you can easily manipulate 94 voters." he added.
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Owino offered a 'remedy' to the problem, vowing to implement it if elected.
"The biggest problem with that system is that the Kenya Premier League clubs, the NSL and Division One is a lot harder to manipulate. But if you go lower in that chain, then it becomes easier. So we need to go back to a system where clubs vote and if I'm elected, that is what I will do"
Owino joins a long list of aspirants who have taken issue with how the roadmap to the the December 7 election is being overseen.
The upcoming election has been marred by controversies as incumbent Nick Mwendwa has insisted on defending his seat despite questions over his eligibility, prompting other aspirants to take issue.
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Football Kenya Federation president Nick Mwendwa remains adamant that he will defend his seat despite questions over his eligibility.
Additionally the electoral board's operation from Kandanda House, an FKF premises, has raised questions about the board's independence.
The December election that is generating heat has attracted interest from former Kenyan Premier League CEO Jack Oguda, ex-FKF NEC member for Nyanza Tom Alila, Extreme Sports CEO Hussein Mohammed, Gor Mahia secretary general Sam Ochola and most recently Kakamega Homeboyz chairman Cleophas Shimanyula among others.
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